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Ann Jones has been spending two hours each day in front of a green LED light — an experimental treatment aimed at alleviating migraines and other forms of chronic pain. Will Stone for NPR hide caption

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Researchers Explore A Drug-Free Idea To Relieve Chronic Pain: Green Light

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Paul Lubell used to vape medical marijuana to manage his chronic back and neck pain, instead of using opioid medications. Now, after getting hospitalized for lung sickness, he doesn't vape. Mary Fecteau/ideastream hide caption

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He Started Vaping THC To Cope With Chronic Pain. Then He Got Sick

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